Topic “Tales of the Dinner Belle”

If opening a can is the only way you enjoy soup, then you’re missing out on a lot of flavor. The creamy, decadent taste of clam chowder is one of my favorites. Perfectly spiced and simmered, this thick and delicious soup is one that is meant for a meal.

My aunt dated the chef of a...

I love Chinese food, and one of my favorite items at the Chinese buffet are those saucy and tangy green beans. They are the perfect side dish for so many meals -- but they may just take center stage.

My Chinese green beans will perfectly complement just about any meal, from steaks or chicken to spaghetti. And the color is a wonderful...

I’ve talked about what a sweet tooth my husband is. If the house is void of cookies, pie or some other treat, he will go into a panic.

He even has two categories of cereals -- there is breakfast cereal and there is dessert cereal.

However, he only reverts to the cereal if there is no hom- baked treat. In other words, he is a...

I love Asian food and one of my favorite recipes is my Asian Chicken and Quinoa Lettuce Wraps.

What is quinoa, you ask? I’ve recently discovered this new food and I love it. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is similar to couscous, but is a seed and has more protein and other healthy attributes than other grains. It is gluten-free and super...

Doing the same thing over and over can not only be monotonous but also ineffective. Like when you vacuum and find that one piece of lint that just refuses to be sucked away, so you pick it up, look at it and then throw it back on the floor as if maybe this time the vacuum will pick it up.

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